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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I had a similar experience when I upgraded mine. Initially, I was skeptical—figured a guard is a guard, right? But after about six months with the che...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Glad you mentioned the taste thing—I had something similar, but mine was more like a weird salty flavor, almost as if I'd rinsed my mouth with seawate...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, it's honestly baffling how dental care gets sidelined. Reminds me of when my cousin tried one of those cheap DIY aligner kits she found online. ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I was pretty skeptical about Bluetooth brushes too, honestly. Seemed like just another way for companies to upsell us on tech we don't really need. Bu...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

My experience was a bit different... when I stopped wearing mine briefly, nighttime alone didn't quite cut it. Had to go back to nearly full-time wear...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Haha, sketchy tea shop vibes—I know exactly what you mean. Reminds me of the time I tried making a homemade clove oil mouth rinse because I'd read som...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I definitely second the salt water rinses—my grandma swore by them for decades, and honestly, she had healthier gums at 85 than I did at 25. Wish I'd ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Had something similar happen after getting veneers done a while back—one tooth was slightly off-color, barely noticeable to others but drove me nuts e...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Oatmeal was a lifesaver for me too, but weirdly enough, I found myself craving savory stuff way more than sweet. After my wisdom teeth came out, I got...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

My dentist didn't mention veneers specifically needing more checkups, but she did say that any cosmetic procedures like veneers or crowns can benefit ...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Yeah, I totally see your point. When I had my wisdom teeth out, frequent check-ups actually made me more anxious—like reopening old wounds. Spacing vi...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Totally relate to the tea thing—I was pretty surprised myself when I learned herbal teas could stain teeth. I used to sip peppermint tea every night, ...

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RE: noticed gums bleeding lately... dentist vs home remedies?

I can see where you're coming from, especially with the financial aspect. A few years ago, I had a similar issue—my gums started bleeding slightly whe...

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RE: mint leaves vs parsley: what's your go-to for freshening breath?

Tried both mint leaves and parsley myself, and honestly, neither really did it for me. Mint leaves were okay at first, but like you said, the freshnes...

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